Scone 16 May 2026
GOING: G(4)
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SCONE EQUINE HOSPITAL BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP 1100m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 21) Rail: +3m 1000m - 400m, True Remainder. (Pent: 4.75) |
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Solid tempo from Hay Street, Shall Be and Hezdarnhottoo battling for the lead in a high-pressure contest.
WANARUAH (4) did a terrific job to finish second when returning from a year off the scene in a similar race to this at Hawkesbury a fortnight ago, the first run for the Cavanough stable. Competitive against the likes of Autumn Glow and Angel Capital last season. Great chance to go one better. DUROVA (5) last appeared seven weeks ago when he recorded a seventh career win from just 13 runs in an open sprint at Muswellbrook. Tackling his biggest assignment yet but he has the talent to mix it with these. Honest three-year-old HAY STREET (12) had his chance but found a couple better when attempting the hat trick recently over 1000m at Randwick. Should cross and race handy. Genuine contender again. The flying LET'SFACETHEMUSIC (2) opened this prep with back-to-back wins before being overwhelmed late over 1200m at Eagle Farm last start. Seven top three finishes from eight tries at this trip reads well. CALL ME GORGEOUS (7) gets a nice run from gate two and should be in the finish again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Wanaruah in a very good BM78.
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YISKA
MELANIE O'GORMAN 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG A R G Gow-Gates Second-up. First-up after 14 months raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Tamworth Open on April 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Pride To Follow carrying 58kg at $15. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Randwick Bm78 on December 14 2024 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Disneck carrying 59kg at $9.50. Fitter but others are better placed. |
10 SIENNA GRIMA |
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LET'SFACETHEMUSIC
COREY & KYLIE GERAN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D C Rae & C G Geran Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 9 at Eagle Farm Cg&E Bm78 on April 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Bundella with 60kg at $5.50. The start before that scored a big 3 len win at Doomben Cg&E Cl3-Sw April 15 over 1200m defeating Dark Arts with 58.5kg at $2.90. Distance specialist who goes fast and will take some catching. |
4 G GERAN |
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LITTLE BEGINNINGS
KRIS LEES 6YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG N Long, D A Conway, J Harris, Mrs K Culley, L Taylor, K Long, Mrs K Hanson & NJJ Racing (Mgr: J A Shaw) First-up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Rosehill Bm78 January 31 over 1350m, 5 len behind Sovereign Hill with 60kg at $14. When resuming last campaign second last of 10 at Doomben Cg&E Cl6 August 16 over 1350m, 7 len behind Slippin' Jimmy carrying 56kg at $9. Prefer to see how he returns. |
14 WILLIAM STANLEY |
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WANARUAH
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH 4YO BAY HORSE 59.0KG Fernrigg Farm (Mgr: Mrs R L Kelly), Oneplusnine Racing (Mgr: R L Murphy) & Matha Bloodstock (Mgr: T M Scales) Racing second-up today. Last start 2nd of 13 at Hawkesbury Bm78 on May 2 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Golden Straand with 57kg at $13. At only start last preparation sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 15 at Gold Coast in the G3 Gc Guineas on May 10 2025 over 1200m, in the wet; 9 len behind Bosustow with 57kg at $8.50. Staks performer who has won second-up before so this looks a nice race for him. |
19 K MCEVOY |
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DUROVA
CAMERON CROCKETT 4YO B/BR MARE 59.0KG C Crockett Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 50 day letup. First-up favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.4 len at Muswellbrook Skel Prel March 8 over 900m defeating King Larry carrying 63kg at $3.70. Last start favourite; won by a head at Muswellbrook Skellatar Bm92 March 27 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Straand Beauty carrying 60kg at $1.95. Racing well. Freshened up and looks a great chance to bring up the hat-trick. |
6 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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BALKANS
RICHARD LITT 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R Litt, T McDermott, M R Belcher, M N Bayly, S Rock, J Jacobson, D Hardy, J Pereira, L B Kunde, Mrs D E Patterson, D J Patterson, Dr J Brazel & W T Brazel Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 11 at Randwick Cg&E Bm78 on April 25 over 1200m, 5 len behind Midnight Dynamite carrying 58.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Cg&E Bm72 on August 27 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Noble Soldier carrying 62.5kg at $5. Has to improve sharply on that first-up effort. |
3 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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CALL ME GORGEOUS
DAVID PFIEFFER 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Fraternity Australia (Mgr: EST A J Koolman) Last start 3rd of 11 at Randwick Cg&E Bm78 on April 25 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Midnight Dynamite with 58kg at $2.40. The start before that favourite; won by 1.75 len at Warwick Farm Bm72 April 1 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Ready To Shine with 59kg at $3. Big chance to return to the winner's list. |
2 JASON COLLETT |
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CONFESS OUR DREAMS
BRAD WIDDUP 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mulberry (Mgr: L Sheridan) Second-up. First-up after four months eased back early on 7th of 9 at Randwick Bm78 on April 25 over 1000m, 5 len behind Compensation with 58kg at $31. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Rosehill Bm88 on September 13 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Fire Star with 54kg at $41. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred. |
1 TYLER SCHILLER |
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HEZDARNHOTTOO
BJORN BAKER 4YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), B Risetto, L Petagna, W Preston, K Salagic, M Mathews, S Dixon, M Raftery, H Myers, Mrs C Myers, D Armstrong, R Chilcott, B Dowling, A Mathews, M McKelvie, A Proctor, P Power, M Small, A Shelley & S Pickworth Last start 6th of 13 at Hawkesbury Bm78 on May 2 over 1100m, 3 len behind Golden Straand with 57.5kg at $16. Before that 5th of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 15 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Golden Straand with 59kg at $12. Doubt he can win under these conditions. |
18 J PARR |
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SHALL BE
MARK MINERVINI 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Minervini Racing (Mgr: Mrs M J Minervini), G F Boyes, M Lum, Dailey Racing (Mgr: R D Dailey), K M Dagg, C M Wightman, W Goldthorp & Mrs K E Goldthorp OAM First-up. Finished off last preparation to post a big 4 len win. Newcastle Prov Bm68 February 28 over 900m slow track defeating Mr Trackside carrying 58kg at $2.10. Previously first up; ran last of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm72 December 17 over 1000m, 6 len behind Indefensible carrying 59kg at $14. Might be better off following this outing. |
7 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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STRAAND BEAUTY
LIAM RUDDY 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG E Kelly, G Stewart, Mrs A Stewart, M Jackson, Mrs W Jackson, Dartbrook Downs Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B McDonald), B Mcdonald, B Dredge, Breakaway Boys (Mgr: P Cleary), D Miller, Tamvegas Racing, Bundyco, M Gray, M Elasi, S Youman, Miss S Leitinger, G McNamara, Miss S Latner, J McNamara & J Koroma Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Randwick Bm78 on April 25 over 1000m, 11 len behind Compensation with 58kg at $14. Before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Muswellbrook Skellatar Bm92 on March 27 over 1000m, slow going head behind Durova with 58.5kg at $4.60. Needs to improve. |
17 ADAM FARRAGHER |
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HAY STREET
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Triple Crown Syndications, F Cetraro, Ms J Powell, Mrs M L Price, Pot Club 2 (Mgr: T Denham), B A Donehue, A M C Pearson, Jinken Racing, B R Sutherland, Mrs V J Saunders, R E Schmidt, R W Saunders, Mrs V I Hocking, D L King, W G Porter, C J Fitzpatrick, K J Johnson, D A Buller, S Fardon & C Booby Racing well recently. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Randwick Bm78 on April 25 over 1000m, 2 len behind Compensation carrying 54kg at $3.70. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at Randwick Kensington Bm78 March 25 over 1150m on a rain affected track defeating Grand Prairie carrying 53kg at $2.60. Honest three-year-old who is a leading chance again. |
9 BRAITH NOCK |
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WHO GOES THERE
MARK MASON 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG W K Mason, Miss A C Mason & S A Williams Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Muswellbrook Bowmansprt Bm85 November 4 over 900m, 4.5 len behind Saratoga Power with 64kg at $4.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Tamworth Bm74 July 4 over 1000m slow track defeating Ollie's Secret carrying 61kg at $6.50. Maybe later. |
8 C REITH |
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MADRINA
NICK OLIVE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Mad About Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Duff), J Leggatt, M McNab, M Notaras, T Dalton, M Holmes, C O'Hara, P Chapman, G Dickerson, N Olive, D Lowes, A Mcdonald, M Hay, Dockheads Racing (Mgr: M Worsley), D Tout, A Wallace, TTT Breeding (Mgr: D Browne), On A Whim, Nooneremembers 2nd & Southern Sydney Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up won by 2 len at Hawkesbury 4yo+ Mares Bm72 April 8 over 1100m defeating Dear Jewel carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Randwick F&M Bm78 on April 25 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Cantiamo carrying 57.5kg at $15. Needs to do much better this time. |
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WOLLZEILE
KRIS LEES 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG E C Throsby, Lees Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K A Lees), Gurners Bloodstock Co (Mgr: M Ramsden), W W Guest, M F Clemenger, L Stanza, M J Saadie & C W Cullen Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation by 2.25 len Randwick Kensington 2yo F Osc June 25 over 1100m slow track defeating Sapphire Rose carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign second of 16 at this track in the LR Woodlands May 17 over 1100m, soft track; a long neck behind Stardom carrying 56kg at $26. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
13 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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PRIDE TO FOLLOW
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Mrs L E Cavanough & J Lyons At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Tamworth Open April 24 over 1200m defeating Hellova Nature with 55kg at $2.35. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Wellington Town Plate Bm87 on April 12 over 1100m, slow going 1.1 len behind Chandon Star carrying 55kg at $2.50. Back in form and worth following. |
16 ANDREW ADKINS |
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CHALICE WELL
JAMES HEALY 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Ms L C Healy, R W Mutton, Ms S L Wynn, A C Morris, G A Morris, Mrs S R Morris, J Stergioulis, R J Gordon, Miss M L Pether, P R Stewart & P R Joice Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on April 18 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Cosmo Centaurus with 52kg at $9.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 4 len win at Sunshine Coast Cl5 March 29 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Lost His Beans carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. Harder this time but isn't hopeless. |
19 RACHEL KING |
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SHROPSHIRE LAD
RODNEY NORTHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG R And R Racing (Mgr: R Northam) & A J M Maiden Last start 9th of 11 at Randwick Cg&E Bm78 on April 25 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Midnight Dynamite carrying 56kg at $26. Before that won by 0.9 len at Rosehill Bm72 April 6 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Jellicious carrying 58kg at $8.50. Requires sharp improvement. |
12 R JONES |
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KREON
DANNY WILLIAMS 5YO GREY HORSE 54.0KG Danny Williams Racing (Mgr: D A J Williams), K O Fields, G B Robinson, C J Butler, R B Edwards, Dr J F Davis, T Dellosa, N Fay, N J Vickery, Mrs R E Vickery, S Lambert, R Ruti, R J Ryan, Pit Pony Express (Mgr: B Nolan), Ms M L Whitney, A J Haines, E T Hughes & G D Sheehan Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 16 at Sapphire Coast Sera Champ March 1 over 1400m, soft track; 20 len behind Vermicella with 56kg at $21. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.7 len Randwick Bm78 February 7 over 1200m defeating Uzziah carrying 52kg at $26. Prefer to see how he returns. |
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HELLCIBELL
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG J F Cavanough, J Oakenfull, B J Fox, D H Robertson & S F Cavanough Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 10 at Wellington Town Plate Bm87 on April 12 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Chandon Star with 55kg at $5. Second run from a spell 5th of 13 at Hawkesbury Bm78 on May 2 over 1100m, 3 len behind Golden Straand with 52.5kg at $101. Has the job ahead. |
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